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SC rejects Meghalaya miners’ plea on coal transportation

The Supreme Court has refused to allow miners to transport extracted coal lying at various sites in Meghalaya.There have been allegations that mine owners are misusing the relaxation on transportation of extracted coal to flout the ban on rat-hole mining. Earlier,The National Green Tribunal (NGT) had banned rat-hole mining in 2014,and retained the ban in… Continue reading SC rejects Meghalaya miners’ plea on coal transportation

HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India

The Madras High Court has reserved its order on a PIL seeking direction to authorities for initiating legal action against the BCCI.The petitioner said that BCCI has no authority to represent the country at international events without the government’s approval. The petitioner contended that (a)BCCI derived its logo from the British Raj emblem “The order… Continue reading HC reserves verdict on plea against BCCI representing India

We cannot kill jobs in firecracker industry, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said that it cannot ban firecrackers as it would deprive the livelihood of lakhs of families dependent on manufacturing firecrackers by creating unemployment. The court asked the authorities to conduct a comparative study to identify the proportionate levels of pollution caused by vehicles and firecrackers before any decision is taken. The court… Continue reading We cannot kill jobs in firecracker industry, says Supreme Court

Thakurani Jatra festival kicks off

The Thakurani jatra festival has started. It is a biennial festival celebrated in Berhampur, Ganjam district, Odhisa. During the festival, Goddess Budhi Thakurani is taken from the main temple at Thakurani Temple Street to her temporary abode at Desibehera Street, where she stays till the festival ends. According to historians, first Thakurani Yatra was celebrated… Continue reading Thakurani Jatra festival kicks off

Annual Sabarimala festival begins

The Sabarimala temple has been opened for pilgrims for the 10 days-long annual festival and poojas of month of Meenam (Malayalam calendar). The festival started on 11th March 2019. The Sabarimala temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. It is situated on a hilltop named Sabarimala in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. In recent months,… Continue reading Annual Sabarimala festival begins

DGCA bars Boeing 737 MAX 8 after global alarm

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has decided to ground Boeing 737 Max 8 planes till appropriate modifications and safety measures are taken. Several other countries have also decided ground the Boeing 737 Max 8 planes. The decision comes in the backdrop of the recent Ethopian Airlines crash. On 10 March 2019, A 737 MAX… Continue reading DGCA bars Boeing 737 MAX 8 after global alarm

Johnson & Johnson told to pay compensation

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has ordered Johnson and Johnson to pay compensation to the first patient who received faulty hip implants made by the firm. Earlier,Government had set up a committee which provided details about the faulty hip prosthetics sold by a subsidiary of the U.S. firm Johnson & Johnson to Indian patients.It… Continue reading Johnson & Johnson told to pay compensation

J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs

Jammu & Kashmir(J&K) Government has proposed draft Reintegration Policy for militants to encourage them to give up arms and join mainstream.It is presently under pre-State Administrative Council (SAC) stage consideration.SAC is the body governing J&K,which is under President’s rule.It is led by Governor and includes four advisors and Chief Secretary. The features of draft policy… Continue reading J&K draft of return policy for militants: Rs 6,000 stipend, jobs

India is world’s second largest arms importer

According to a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI),India is the world’s second largest importer of major arms in 2014–18 and accounted for 9.5% of the global imports.Saudi Arabia stands first followed by India,Egypt,Australia and Algeria. Russia is biggest supplier to India followed by US and Israel.Russia accounted for 58% of Indian… Continue reading India is world’s second largest arms importer

India asks Saudi to invest in strategic oil storage

India has been seeking investment from Saudi Arabia to build strategic crude oil reserves.It will act as a buffer against volatility in oil prices and supply disruptions. Strategic crude oil reserves,which are state-funded and meant to tackle emergency situations,allow a country to counter short-term supply disruptions. The construction and maintenance of strategic petroleum reserves (SPR)… Continue reading India asks Saudi to invest in strategic oil storage

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